India must boost fruit, vegetable exports to increase farmers' income: Shivraj Singh ChouhanThis move aims to boost farmer incomes, create jobs, and earn foreign currency. The 'Fruit Horizon 2026' program focuses on enhancing produ...
08 May, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
How to remove pesticides from your grapes naturally: Easy scientific steps to clean them the right wayGrapes often carry pesticide residue and dirt. A simple cleaning routine can make them safer. Start with a rinse. Then, soak grapes in a ba...
16 Feb, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Black Grapes vs Green Grapes vs Red Grapes: The ultimate comparison to know which variety is best in nutritionGreen, red and black grapes all offer essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium and fibre, along with natural sugars for qui...
14 Feb, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
This 'complete wellness fruit' packs 1,600 powerful compounds to boost heart, brain, and gut healthGrapes are a nutrient-rich fruit packed with over 1,600 bioactive compounds, including antioxidants and polyphenols. These compounds offer ...
19 Oct, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
Want to lower risk of heart attack, dementia and prevent stomach problems? Research says one fruit can helpDaily grape consumption offers significant health advantages. Research highlights benefits for the gut, brain, and heart. Grapes contain ov...
15 Oct, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
Wildfires can make your California red taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop thatThe US West Coast produces over 90 per cent of America's wine, but the region is also prone to wildfires - a combustible combination that s...
28 Sep, 2023, 11.38 AM IST
Here's the one thing that holds the key to making wine taste betterCertain strains of naturally-occurring yeasts have beneficial effects in wine production.
04 Dec, 2018, 07.28 PM IST
Another reason to say cheers! Wine may be good for oral healthPolyphenols in wine help prevent gum disease and cavities.
24 Feb, 2018, 11.59 AM IST
- Humans began eating grapes 22,000 years ago: Study
New York, Nov 3 (IANS) Humans started consuming grapes nearly 22,000 years ago when the ice sheets covering much of North America and Europ...
03 Nov, 2017, 06.22 PM IST
Here's how forest fires spoil taste of wineThe smell is different from the barrique-produced wines, which taste "smoky" to some people.
02 Oct, 2017, 08.45 PM IST
Grape farmers demand central assistance to import disease free varietiesEU has proposed to reduce the minimum residue level of chlormequat chloride, the growth regulator used on grapes, from 0.05 parts per milli...
31 Aug, 2016, 01.23 PM IST
- Global warming changing taste of wine
The taste of some of the world's finest wines is changing as global warming alters the way grapes mature, scientists have found.
05 Jan, 2015, 06.09 AM IST
Bayer CropScience leverages Food Chain Partnership with UNIVEG for better grape productionDuring 2012-13, India's global export of grapes reached 1,726,000 mt, with a value of Rs 1258.64 cr and accounted for 6.83% of total grape ...
23 Aug, 2013, 07.56 PM IST
- Imported fruits are a hot pick
One could call it fruits of globalisation. Although they carry a hefty price tag, fruits from across the world have made it to the neighbou...
20 Jun, 2009, 04.52 AM IST
- Indian grapes win European Nations heart
India’s grapes export to Europe is estimated to have jumped by 20% during this season even though countries like Germany and the Netherland...
29 May, 2008, 02.14 AM IST
- Maha signs MoU with Italian winers
Maharashtra, the biggest wine producer in the country, today signed an MoU with Italian wine agencies, aiming to enhance the quality of win...
16 Jun, 2006, 07.30 PM IST